Thank goodness non-ironic power metalcore is a thing. Where would the world be without bands that combined face melting solos, stratospheric vocal melodies, lots of references to fighting/fire/badass things/emotional turmoil….and breakdowns? Too many bands take themselves way too seriously nowadays, eschewing talent for effort towards their image. Enter Cleveland Ohio’s Affiance, and their latest effort Blackout. […]

Affiance Premiere “We The Machines” Music Video
Affiance have premiered a new music video for the song, “We The Machines”. Stream the video below, Affiance will be heading out on tour with Protest The Hero next month, check out tour dates at this location.

Affiance Launch IndieGoGo Campaign For New Van
Affiance have announced they have launched an IndieGoGo campaign for a new van in time for their tour with Protest The Hero, Architects and The Kindred. Check out a statement for the band below, as well as a video and all donations for the IndieGoGo campaign can be made at this location. Hey everyone! AFFIANCE […]

Protest The Hero, Architects, Affiance & The Kindred Announce North American Tour
Protest The Hero have announced they will be heading out on tour this fall with support to come from Architects (UK), Affiance & The Kindred. The tour kicks off November 7th in Ottawa, ON and will wrap up on December 15th in Philadelphia, PA. Check out the complete tour routing below, will you be heading […]

[Concert Review] – Disarm The Descent Tour Takes Over Silver Spring
Last Wednesday, the “Disarm The Descent Tour” hit Silver Spring, MD and RichardThinks was on the scene to catch all the action. Headlined by Killswitch Engage, the bill was stacked with bands of every slice of the metal genre, so there was something for everyone. Miss May I, Darkest Hour, The Word Alive & Affiance […]